معرفی
Scott Hudson is a Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, where he directs the Human-Computer Interaction Institute PhD program. He previously held faculty positions at Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Computing (Associate Professor) and University of Arizona's Department of Computer Science (Assistant Professor). He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Colorado (1986).
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science (1986), University of Colorado
Research Interests: His work focuses on technical human-computer interaction (HCI), with expertise in computational fabrication, machine knitting/weaving, and soft robotics. He develops systems that bridge digital design with physical creation, emphasizing assistive devices and user-centric tools.
Recent Publications: His 2021-2025 work explores robotic metamaterials, hybrid basketry with 3D printing, and knitting machine programming languages, reflecting a trajectory toward soft interactive surfaces and decentralized medical manufacturing during crises like the pandemic.
Scientific Recognition:
- ACM Fellow (2024)
- ACM SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award (2021)
- Allen Newell Award for Research Excellence (CMU)
- CHI Academy (2006)
Teaching & Mentorship: He has supervised numerous PhD students in HCI, many of whom now hold academic leadership roles. He teaches graduate-level courses on Applied Gadgets, Sensors, and Activity Recognition and Computational Fabrication Techniques.
Program Leadership: As founding director of CMU's Human-Computer Interaction Institute PhD program (2000-2017), he established the first U.S. PhD track dedicated solely to HCI. His work continues to shape interdisciplinary research methodologies in the field.
